Dealing with a driver with road rage can be terrifying and also dangerous. Road rage incidents tend to increase during times of civil unrest or universal stress, such as during the height of the pandemic and around election day. When people, in general, are short on patience in their daily lives, they tend to be less patient on the roads as well. This can lead to a lot of car accidents. With the election approaching, a lot of people are also displaying political bumper stickers on their vehicles. While this is a vital form of free speech, it can also lead to increased aggression on the roads between opposing sides. If you are injured by an aggressive driver, you need an experienced Will County, IL personal injury lawyer to help you maximize your compensation.
Common Signs of Road Rage
While some drivers with road rage make themselves known quite clearly by rolling down their windows and shouting or making obscene gestures, others are harder to spot. It can be challenging to determine whether a driver is acting out of negligence or road rage. Some signs that you have been targeted by an aggressive driver include: